Calvin Synod Herald, 2001 (102. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2001-11-01 / 11-12. szám
6 CALVIN SYNOD HERALD In Memóriám Rev. Julius Paal Feb. 16,1916 - Nov. 18, 2001 The Rev. Julius Paal died in his 85th year at his home on Sunday, November 18th, after a lifetime of pastorates in Hungarian Reformed churches. The rite of Christian burial was held on December 4th, in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, at the Bethlen Home Chapel, with the Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi, Bishop of Calvin Synod, presiding. The funeral sermon was delivered by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Francis Vitéz, Bishop Emeritus, with other clergy participating in the Service. Born in Diosviszlo, Hungary, during World War I, he was the son of Margaret (nee Lukacs) and Zoltán Paal. He was tutored at first by his parents, and graduated afterward from the Gimnasium (Junior College) in Donyhad, in 1033, with a Certificate of Maturity and its Diploma. This led to four years of study at the Budapest Reformed Theological Academy, from 1933 to 1937, and graduation with a Bachelor of Theology degree. He arrived in the United States to study at Princeton Theological Seminary, receiving the Master of Theology degree in 1939. Commencing church work in America while yet a student, he served here first as a Supply Pastor for the First Hungarian Reformed Church in Bethlen, PA. Following his ordination and installation, he served from 1943 - 69, and to then to the Los Angeles Hungarian Reformed Church, 1969 - 81. After retirement he returned to be close to his family in the Miunhall-Homestead area. He wrote many articles printed in the Reformátusok Lapja of Calvin Synod under a number of editors. The Rev. Paal is survived by his daughters, Susanne (Mrs. George) Altman and Victoria Reusch, of Gibsonia and West Homestead respectfully; a granddaughter Helen Lillie Reusch; a sister Zsuzsanna in Pecs (Hungary); a niece and nephews. Interment was in the Ligonier Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Bethlen Home. Prayer for Unity Almighty God, who has made of one flesh and one blood every nation of humankind that dwells upon the earth, and has blessed their homelands; grant to all Your guidance and help that each may enjoy prosperity, peace and happiness. Enable everyone of our human family to realize our kinship with one another as children of the same Father and Lord. Unite us across lands and oceans that we may work for the betterment of the whole world. Make wars to cease, oppression to end, human rights available to all, and hasten the day when there shall be peace on earth and good will among all; through the Prince of Peace, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Reformation Celebrated By Eastern Area Churches Congregations from four states gathered to observe Reformation Sunday at the Hungarian Reformed Church in Woodbridge, NJ on October 28th. Sponsored by the Eastern District of the American Hungarian Reformed Ministerial Association, ministers and members came from Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. It brought together members from Calvin Synod (UCC), the Hungarian Reformed Church in America (HRCA), and the Reformed Church in America (RCA) Ten ministers participated in the Service, and two more were in the pews with the worshippers. The event was organized by the district’s Ministerium, which meets monthly during the year. The Rev. Albert W Kovács is the President, who delivered the sermon, and the Rev. György Cseh the Secretary. It was noted in the address that most of the issues that precipitated the Reformation have yet to be resolved, and no agreement reached. However, it was noted, we have so much more to be done in reordering our own church life, lest we become cocky, before we can reach out to help others with theirs. 42nd Protestant Ball Held By Hungarian Reformed The beat goes on! Central Atlantic area church folk gathered for the forty-second time at the annual Hungarian Protestant Ball, November 9th at Wayne, NJ. Many churches of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut were represented by their ministers and members, along with numerous guests. The event raises funds for scholarship grants to deserving college and graduate students, upon the recommendation of the ministers and congregations of the Hungarian Reformed churches. This year four awards were distributed to a college student, a seminary student and, visiting from Hungary, a music school graduate student and a ministerial doctorate candidate. Supplementing the proceeds of the Ball were contributions from fraternal organizations. The William Penn Association was represented by Mr. Anthony Beke, and the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America by Ms. Priscilla Hunyady, their respective chairpersons. The Scholarship Award Commitee, composed of the area’s ministers and several patrons of the Ball, is headed by the Very Rev. Stefan M. Torok, President, and Ms. Hunyady is the event Co-ordinator. Music for the evening was by the Hungária Orchestra. The Hungarian Folk Dance Ensemble, from New Brunswick, presented Csurdongolo folk dances in colorful peasant customes. nan
